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Lawyers for church leader say Attorney General tainted jury
New lawyers for the leader of a Mexico-based megachurch charged with human trafficking and child rape say remarks by California's attorney general may have tainted a potential jury. Source: Fox News - National Lawyers for church leader say Attorney General tainted...
NYC man who wanted to carry out Times Square terrorist attack arrested, feds say
The feds arrested Friday a 22-year-old man who they say wanted to carry out a lone wolf terrorist attack in New York City’s fabled tourist destination Times Square. Source: Fox News - National NYC man who wanted to carry out Times Square terrorist attack arrested,...
The Latest: No bail for man accused of Times Square plot
The Latest on a man accused of buying guns as part of a Times Square terror attack plot (all times local): 1:40 p.m. Federal prosecutors have charged a New York City man with buying illegal guns from an undercover agent as part of a planned terrorist attack on Times...
Family of Virginia Beach shooting victim wants investigation
The family of a victim of last week's shooting in Virginia Beach wants the city to release all records about the suspect and start an external investigation. Source: Fox News - National Family of Virginia Beach shooting victim wants investigation
Gymnastics coach suspended for sexual misconduct allegation
A coach at a well-known Pennsylvania gymnastics training center has been suspended by the sport's governing body until a hearing on a sexual misconduct allegation. Source: Fox News - National Gymnastics coach suspended for sexual misconduct allegation
Prosecutor: More than 60 deaths now linked to serial killer
A Texas prosecutor says investigators have linked more than 60 killings in at least 14 states to a 79-year-old inmate who may be the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history. Source: Fox News - National Prosecutor: More than 60 deaths now linked to serial killer
University of Alabama rejects $26M gift after abortion flap
The University of Alabama board of trustees is expected to vote Friday on returning $21.5 million to a top donor who recently called on students to boycott the school over the state's new abortion ban. Source: Fox News - National University of Alabama rejects M gift...
Cop who shot 911 caller gets 12½ years; apologizes in court
Attorneys for a Minneapolis police officer convicted in the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman who had called 911 are asking a judge not to send him to prison, proposing instead that he report to jail each year on the woman's birthday and the anniversary of her death....
MS-13 gang members arrested after body unearthed in Long Island shallow grave
Long Island police say two MS-13 gang members with murder after the discovery of remains last month in a popular nature preserve. Source: Fox News - National MS-13 gang members arrested after body unearthed in Long Island shallow grave
Mexican church leader's lawyers fault prosecutor's remarks
New lawyers for the leader of a Mexico-based megachurch charged with human trafficking and child rape say remarks by California's attorney general may have tainted a potential jury. Source: Fox News - National Mexican church leader's lawyers fault...
Europe
Theresa May hit by bombshell resignations over Brexit deal
Source: CNN Europe Theresa May hit by bombshell resignations over Brexit deal
Brexit deal on knife-edge as Theresa May awaits Cabinet verdict
Source: CNN Europe Brexit deal on knife-edge as Theresa May awaits Cabinet verdict
UK PM: Brexit deal 'immensely difficult'
Source: CNN Europe UK PM: Brexit deal 'immensely difficult'
White House: Trump discussed key issues with Putin, Macron and Merkel
Source: CNN Europe White House: Trump discussed key issues with Putin, Macron and Merkel
A century after guns fell silent, leaders gather to remember those who lost their lives
Source: CNN Europe A century after guns fell silent, leaders gather to remember those who lost their lives
Why Poland's independence day is marred
Source: CNN Europe Why Poland's independence day is marred
Will.i.am's augmented reality revolution
Will.i.am wears a lot of hats: Grammy Award-winning musician; co-founder of the Black Eyed Peas; a judge on TV's "The Voice;" headphones entrepreneur. Source: CNN Europe Will.i.am's augmented reality revolution
Six arrested in France over suspected far-right plot to attack Macron
Source: CNN Europe Six arrested in France over suspected far-right plot to attack Macron
Grenfell Tower burning effigy backlash: Five arrested
Five men have been arrested after a video was posted online of a burning cardboard model of Grenfell Tower, the West London apartment building where 72 people died last year. Source: CNN Europe Grenfell Tower burning effigy backlash: Five arrested
Bayern Munich accused of racism over Halloween party photo
Germany's most successful football club Bayern Munich is facing a barrage of criticism after it posted a photo on its Twitter account of a player's Halloween party. Source: CNN Europe Bayern Munich accused of racism over Halloween party photo
Asia
‘The father of Tanglin Halt’: The accidental doctor who's hanging up his stethoscope after 55 years
Having worked in Tanglin Halt since 1964, Dr Chan has seen generations of patients go by, many of whom he still remembers fondly. Source: Channel News Asia ‘The father of Tanglin Halt’: The accidental doctor who's hanging up his stethoscope after 55 years
Singapore will not be seen as a stooge of US or China if it acts on its own interests: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: In order for Singapore to not become a stooge of any one power, it must work on the basis of what is in its own interest, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Friday (June 7) evening. Mr Lee was answering a question about how smaller nations may act in a...
Remember Usher? The 40-year-old singer just got a huge head and neck tattoo
The You Make Me Wanna... R&B singer spent three presumably uncomfortable hours under the needle for the travel-themed ink. Source: Channel News Asia Remember Usher? The 40-year-old singer just got a huge head and neck tattoo
2 PMD fires at Ang Mo Kio, Marine Terrace; 1 injured
SINGAPORE: Two fires that started from personal mobility devices were reported on Saturday (Jun 8), the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said. At about 10.45am, a flat at Block 301 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 was burned in a fire involving a personal mobility...
Horse racing: Sir Winston wins 151st Belmont Stakes in upset
Sir Winston came from behind to win the 151st running of the US$1.5 million Belmont Stakes in Elmont, New York by a length on Saturday. Source: Channel News Asia Horse racing: Sir Winston wins 151st Belmont Stakes in upset
Superb Walter stops Cruzeiro in 0-0 draw with Corinthians
Corinthians reserve goalkeeper Walter saved his side on several occasions on Saturday as the Sao Paulo club held home side Cruzeiro to a 0-0 draw in Belo Horizonte. Source: Channel News Asia Superb Walter stops Cruzeiro in 0-0 draw with Corinthians
Why is screen time bad for you? Scientists are still trying to find out
The phrase "screen time" can't remotely capture our ever-shifting digital experience, explain social scientists. Say hello to the "screenome". Source: Channel News Asia Why is screen time bad for you? Scientists are still trying to find out
The Singaporean doll artist who hand-crafts the wonder of childhood for the world
Janice Yong’s hand-crafted toys are designed to make you feel young at heart. Source: Channel News Asia The Singaporean doll artist who hand-crafts the wonder of childhood for the world
From combat to football boots: The 'crazy' 22-year-old who interrupted NS to chase a SEA Games dream
SINGAPORE: Elbows pressed against concrete, body parallel to the ground, the soldier holds steady. First are the planks, next the crunches, and then the stretches. But there are no yelling of instructions, no rapid counts of four, no groans of sweaty anguish. All...
UK's Boris Johnson says would withhold Brexit bill as PM
Boris Johnson, considered the frontrunner to succeed British Prime Minister Theresa May, said on Saturday he would refuse to pay the country's Brexit bill until the EU agrees better withdrawal terms. Source: Channel News Asia UK's Boris Johnson says would...